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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up for a thrilling encounter against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 39 of the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
The iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium will set the stage for this much-awaited clash on April 20. LSG triumphed over CSK by eight wickets in their last encounter on April 19th at Ekana Stadium. Now, seeking revenge, CSK will host LSG at their home ground.
T20 Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Total matches: 79
- Matches won batting first: 47
- Matches won bowling first: 32
- Average score batting first: 164
- Highest total recorded: 246/5 (20 Ov) by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
- Lowest total recorded: 70 all out (17.1 Ov) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
- Highest score chased: 201/6 (20 Ov) by Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:
Based on past matches played at this venue, the pitch is expected to favor bowlers, particularly spinners. Renowned for its spin-friendly characteristics, the surface offers significant grip and sharp turn. This combination could pose a significant challenge for batters, making it difficult for them to execute their shots effectively. The spin and grip will likely restrict the flow of runs, potentially leading to a bowler-dominated contest.
Chennai Weather Forecast:
Cricket fans in Chennai can mostly breathe a sigh of relief, as the weather forecast predicts near-ideal conditions for the upcoming match. Clear skies are expected to dominate the day, with just a 10% chance of rain offering a slight possibility of interruption. While the temperature may rise to 35 degrees Celsius, potentially testing the players’ endurance, wind speeds reaching around 21 km/hr should offer some welcome relief. Humidity levels are predicted to remain at 68%, which could be a factor for both batters and bowlers.
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Squads:
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Mustafizur Rahman, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Aravelly Avanish
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Quinton de Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Ashton Turner, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Arshin Kulkarni, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey, Arshad Khan, Shamar Joseph, Amit Mishra, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Shamar Joseph